Il Castello della Chiana

Tuscany - Cetona

Siena, modern Italians living in a town that looks like time stopped 200 years ago. Steeped in tradition, you can taste it in their cuisine, and feel it during the spectacular Palio. Just beyond the ancient walls the famous rolling hills of the Valdorcia and just a stones throw away the land of the beloved Brunello. Indulge in all of this and more!

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Il Castello della Chiana – Cetona – Tuscany

7 Double en-suite bedrooms - Pool - Park

The noble residence, Castello della Chiana is the original fortress of Cetona, built right into the centre town in the highest part, allowing terrific views of the Val di Chiana and Val d'Orcia. An ideal holiday for those who love the green and wonderful Siena countryside. A former Etruscan residence with three towers of which only one remains, it has become part of this 17th Century Villa, surrounded by 2 acres of parkland. An architectural treasure that for generations has been witness to more then two thousand years of historic Events and Passion.

The Villa has been carefully restored preserving the noble appearance with a timeless style and grace. When entering through gates passing an arcade like drive leading to an Amphitheatre and various stairways to house and garden with a pool made from travertine stones of an ancient Roman bridge. Amidst the park like gardens you will find a fauna of flowers, olive groves and great trees all creating an extraordinary tranquility. Once in the house, you are in one of the most enchanting double aspect drawing rooms with an open marble fireplace. From here you pass through a hall into a big kitchen, a laundry and cloakroom. Double doors lead to a large Roman style dining room with French doors to terrace and garden.

From the hall a grand staircase in travertine marble leads to a gallery landing on the first floor with doors to four large double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Another flight of stairs to the second floor will take you into a big library/study with satellite TV, dvd, and three more double bedrooms all with luxury en suite bathrooms. In every room, exquisite décor and attention to detail with many original antiques and fine fabrics, giving it a feeling of aristocracy with a touch of Opulence.

The swimming pool will be a great solution for a romantic bath under the stars. Il Castello della Chiana is the perfect setting for Weddings, Banqueting or other Grand Occasions. Catering or caretaker services available on request.